Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03
Riddleberger on Malone.

Riddleberger on Malone.
The Shenandoah Herald, the organ of
Senator Riddleberger, thus delivers itself
in reference to Malone and his manage
ment of the Republican party, in tie issue
of the 28th July.
'sWe give clipping from the Alexan-
dria Gazette which seems to us to be quite
misleading. 1t is as follows:
The Baltimore Herald, (republicaD,
says: "There are good reasons for beliey-
ing that the leading republicans in Virgin
ia are not anxious to see Malone in the
Senate again." There is little doubt that
Messrs. Riddleberger, Cameron, Lewis,
Yost, Brady, Bayley, Hooper, Simms, and,
indeed, nearly all the prominent men who
formerly trained with the general, are now
against him; but whether they will contin-
ne to be, should he succeed in electing a
majority of the legislature, is what their
course heretofore gives no reason to believe.
-Aler. Gazette.
1t is no secret that many, if not all, of
the gentlemen mentioned above, may dis
agree to some extent with Gen. Malone as
to the party organization, and as to his
methods Of party management in Virginia,
but this is very different from condemning
his senatorial course.
We don't believe there is single one of
those mentioned above, who, from re-
publican standpoint, can successfully criti-
else his course in the United States senate.
The democrats make great mistake If
they suppose that every republican who
!. Moh fO fvy
management is therefore an anti Malone
man, in the sense they use the term.
One may well differ with another upon
minor points of organization, or methods of
party management, and still heartily agree
with him upon more important matters of
political principle.
AS for ourselves, we desire to say that
General Mahone's course in the United
States Senate not only meets our hearty
appreciation, but commands our admiration.
Spirit of the Valley.
We announce to our friend, that il his
emphatic endorsement of General Mahone's
senatorial record is an invitation to issue,
we accept it. 1t is an issue in the party
that will be made whether invited or not.
The perversions of that record made by
personal organs and henchmen, after pub
lie sentiment was ascertained, will be laid
bare in due time. Moreover, if loyalty to
the republican party means continuation
of the traffic contract system by which that
party is to be assembled in convention
packed from the chairman to the entrance
door for an 'SS nominee, whom the people
do not want, disloyalty to such method
will be The rule and not the exception. Ii
| man be bolter from the republican party
because he is opposed to the further man
agement of that party by Malone, as chair
man of the executive committee, and for
reasons on which he is ready to meet that
chairman, or any of his elect, nywhere,
then it is about time to read the riot act.
We do not propose to sing hallelnjahs till
the convention of next summer, to see the
same oil farce reacted. Brother Spirit,
look well to that record! 1t covers Pc
Rod of six years. The Congressional Rec
ord is good authority for open sessions. On
executive matters be cautions as this writer
has been. You do not know the truth, but
yop will. BE as patient as those who have
been the victims of hired misrepresenta-
ton, and nearly three years of persecution,
The Herald does not deny its editorial
management, nor that 1t Is the friend of
Sen. R;ddIeberger in personal contest. 1t
lis ready for all that may be challenged, land
the senator himself will try to go where the
Herald does not reach. From campaign
funds to campaign methods, as issues, we
are ready Tor what may come. We are even
ready 10 make good, that the readjuster
party first, and the republican party After
ward, made three successful campaigns in
this state without Malone, and lost two by
and through him. We are ready to affirm
that Malone lost the presidential election
of '94 by arrogance, stubbornness, offensive
treatment of republicans, improyident and
selfish uss of the resources under his per-
| sonal s.psrol. The story of the loss of the
state for congressman in "a is too ridiculous
to be ,es;ited, but should come in for treat
| ment NTH the rest. The recovery of the
lost districts in $50 is accounted for by
| Glands off,'' except when they appeared in
the boiling mob at the Petersburg conven-
| ton.
Chall, nge everything! Endorse every
| thing! Do not accept vindictive opposition
ELECTED "a haG instructed hiu, TO vote for
| it with nlly one dissentient.
The course of the republican party since
1913 has been its personality. Let it be first
a party, aud then it will have adhereDts
from among the people who believe in its
principles and purposes.
| II remains to be seen whether there is
a single one or those mentioned who, from
republican standpoint can successfully
criticise his course in the U. s. senate"
We would admonish our good neighbol
of the involuntary exclamation ofthe Queen
Of Sheba. 1.-THE half has not been told"
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